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1/20--Free high-end cosmetics

The Tribune reports that starting Tuesday many major department store chains--including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Saks, Neiman Marcus, Carson Pirie Scott, and Nordstrom--will be giving away $175 million worth of high-end cosmetics as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The giveaway ends January 26 or whenever the freebies run out--most likely well before then.

Customers who purchased a product from the manufacturers named in the lawsuit between 1994 and 2003 are entitled to one free item. No receipt or proof of purchase is necessary.